Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson powered the New York Knicks to a crucial 112-106 win over the Boston Celtics, keeping their hopes alive for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Hart led with 26 points, including clutch three-pointers late in the game, while Brunson added 25 points and 10 assists. The victory puts New York two wins behind Boston with two games remaining. Despite Jayson Tatum’s 24-point all-around effort, the Celtics fell short in a tightly contested clash.
The win also gives the Knicks a cushion over the Cavaliers as the playoff race intensifies in the East.